What is another word for alibis?

Pronunciation: [ˈaləbˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Alibis refer to excuses or justifications that people give to avoid punishment or to defend their actions. Synonyms for alibis include explanations, defenses, justifications, rationalizations, excuses, apologies, mitigations, and exculpations. These words all share the concept of providing an explanation or reason for why someone did something or why something happened. Each word has its own unique connotations and nuances, lending itself to different contexts and situations. When crafting a compelling defense or justification, it's important to choose the right word that accurately reflects your purpose and conveys your point of view.

What are the paraphrases for Alibis?

Paraphrases are restatements of text or speech using different words and phrasing to convey the same meaning.
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
- highest relevancy
- medium relevancy
- lowest relevancy
  • Equivalence

    • Noun, singular or mass
      excuse.
  • Forward Entailment

  • Independent

  • Other Related

What are the hypernyms for Alibis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Alibis

You could arrest every known member of the gang, and they'd have twenty alibis ready, and jolly good alibis too.
"Jack O' Judgment"
Edgar Wallace
At any rate, on this point also I was accused of being in error and the inquiry was thwarted by an assemblage of obstacles, impossibilities, lies and alibis which, to my mind, revealed the continuous and all-powerful action of an unlimited authority.
"The Woman of Mystery"
Maurice Leblanc
Then after arranging for alibis in case of criminal proceedings, the band dispersed, well satisfied with their night's work.
"Tales of Bengal"
S. B. Banerjea

Famous quotes with Alibis

  • He turned again to Bunting, saw his troubled countenance, the beads of sweat dancing on his upper lip. "And Bunting..." "Yes?" "Forget the alibi. The Vigils don't provide alibis," Archie said. The words final, like a trapdoor slamming shut.
    Robert Cormier
  • If Nietzsche and Hegel serve as alibis to the masters of Dachau and Karaganda, that does not condemn their entire philosophy.
    Albert Camus

Word of the Day

Middle Class Populations
The antonyms for the term "Middle Class Populations" are "extreme poverty populations" and "wealthy high-class populations." Extreme poverty populations refer to people who suffer ...